Major Chord Scale
The major chord scale is derived from the major
scale (Ionian mode).
The
chords are displayed as played on the 2nd string set
(middle 4 strings).
A sound knowledge of chord
scales is necessary for chord melody playing.
Learn this chord scale well, then learn it in all 12
keys.
listen to this scale
This table shows the relationship between the notes that make up the chords.
|
E |
F |
G |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
A |
|
G |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
|
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
A |
B |
This shows the C major scale (Ionian Mode)
listen to this scale
This is a plain text version of 1st diagram
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G7 Am7
Bm7b Cmaj7
|--------------------------------|
|-5--6--8--10--12--13--15--17----|
|-4--5--7---9--10--12--14--16----|
|-5--7--9--10--12--14--15--17----|
|-3--5--7---8--10--12--14--15----|
|--------------------------------|
